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Philadelphia pastor begins 2nd role as Neumann U chaplain
Father Stephen D. Thorne will care for the sacramental life of students, faculty and staff at the Franciscan university while remaining pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish, North Philadelphia.
Pope to address youth in poor area of Texas via video for World Youth Day
It is the pope's "way of being two places at the same time because he will be in Poland for the world celebration where millions will be gathered with him, but also giving a special sign that he's always mindful of those who can't make a trip.
Bishop in Turkey: Catholics watchful during crackdown after failed coup
"All the current difficulties are linked to political events, and we don't touch such issues or take any part in demonstrations. Thanks to this, our church's members are safe," said Bishop Ruben Tierrablanca Gonzalez.
Thousands gather for Mass to celebrate immigrant spirit in America
Pilgrims from all nationalities walked several miles from different points in Southern California to join others at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles for a Mass to recognize all immigrants.
Stethoscope pope: By listening to youth, he hears what makes them tick
When Pope Francis goes to Poland to meet with an expected 2 million young people from around the world, he's going with a firm idea of the dreams, fears and challenges so many of them face.
International children’s choir coming to Overbrook parish
The Matsiko World Orphan Choir is made up of some of the poorest orphaned and at-risk children from Peru, India and Liberia. They bring their hope-filled message to Our Lady of Lourdes Church Aug. 3.
Ethnic, religious communities in archdiocese share food and fun at picnic
About 200 people from 14 communities present in the Philadelphia Archdiocese enjoyed an international potluck lunch and cultural performances at the Family Fun Picnic July 16 at St. Charles Seminary.
Church joins U.K. project to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees
A parish in the Diocese of Salford will be the first to welcome a family from a refugee camp in the Middle East as part of a sponsorship plan.
Parish sows peace as violence marks life in neighborhood, nation
On July 10, about 30 people took action to replace the violence around St. Philip parish with peace by prayerfully walking through the neighborhood
Pope sends cardinal to South Sudan to urge peace
Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, met with President Salva Kiir in the capital, Juba, July 19 and delivered a letter on the pope's behalf.